Bill Abernathie vs. Walter Murphy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Walter Murphy posted a stronger line than Bill Abernathie. Walter Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (9 vs 13.5) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 4.5). By the career numbers, Walter Murphy had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.